Thorndyke Road

Summary:

Thorndyke Road is an elementary school in Worcester, MA that serves 363 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS assessments, is generally below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, with particularly low proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Mathematics.

Compared to nearby schools in the Worcester district, such as Francis J McGrath Elementary, Norrback Avenue, and Nelson Place, Thorndyke Road's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings and ratings. However, Thorndyke Road does outperform some other nearby schools, such as Belmont Street Community and City View, in certain student subgroups and overall academic performance.

Despite the academic challenges, Thorndyke Road has seen some positive trends, such as stronger performance in supporting African American students and English Language Learners. The school's racial composition has also shifted, with a decrease in the percentage of White and African American students and an increase in Hispanic and Asian students. These changes may present both challenges and opportunities for the school in terms of instructional strategies and support services.


Detail:

Public K-6

 30 Thorndyke Rd
       Worcester, MA  01606


(508) 799-3550

District: Worcester

SchoolDigger Rank:
706th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,279 Help


Students who attend Thorndyke Road usually attend:

Middle:    Burncoat Middle School
High:    Burncoat Senior High
    University Pk Campus School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.3%
White:
34.9%
African American:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thorndyke Road ranks worse than 77.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 14th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Worcester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Thorndyke Road is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.3%), White (34.9%), African American (16.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thorndyke Road is 14.1. 29 elementary schools in the Worcester School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thorndyke Road is $14,279, which is the lowest among 34 elementary schools in the Worcester School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thorndyke Road:

SchoolDigger ranks Thorndyke Road 706th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Thorndyke Road in the ranking list.)

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Worcester:

SchoolDigger ranks Worcester 308th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thorndyke Road

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Rank History for all students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.40 318th 884 64.0%
2004 45.52 513th 882 41.8%
2005 48.22 492nd 887 44.5%
2006 56.33 423rd 911 53.6%
2007 47.91 527th 911 42.2%
2008 55.37 434th 908 52.2%
2009 62.62 367th 909 59.6%
2010 54.39 463rd 920 49.7%
2011 43.44 581st 924 37.1%
2012 45.11 568th 930 38.9%
2013 40.65 601st 928 35.2%
2014 31.77 682nd 926 26.3%
2015 42.97 568th 914 37.9%
2016 51.32 494th 932 47.0%
2017 34.26 663rd 938 29.3%
2018 41.90 577th 934 38.2%
2019 38.24 615th 942 34.7%
2021 30.44 662nd 936 29.3%
2022 37.60 586th 932 37.1%
2023 38.51 581st 928 37.4%
2024 23.16 706th 916 22.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.46 175th 240 27.1%
2022 45.03 109th 267 59.2%
2023 62.60 40th 264 84.8%
2024 49.44 103rd 282 63.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.02 743rd 886 16.1%
2019 41.89 546th 896 39.1%
2021 30.38 652nd 894 27.1%
2022 39.18 571st 905 36.9%
2023 33.86 450th 703 36.0%
2024 28.72 536th 731 26.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.83 580th 685 15.3%
2019 31.39 527th 700 24.7%
2021 35.17 474th 705 32.8%
2022 39.74 482nd 772 37.6%
2023 40.35 470th 757 37.9%
2024 32.88 554th 760 27.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.59 547th 893 38.7%
2019 39.14 594th 902 34.1%
2021 29.04 646th 898 28.1%
2022 41.49 537th 901 40.4%
2023 43.65 516th 887 41.8%
2024 26.47 655th 886 26.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.22 538th 665 19.1%
2021 35.94 401st 632 36.6%
2022 30.28 465th 672 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.78 561st 898 37.5%
2019 40.06 563rd 907 37.9%
2021 34.17 609th 904 32.6%
2022 36.15 585th 908 35.6%
2023 34.13 614th 896 31.5%
2024 23.41 698th 891 21.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.44 625th 925 32.4%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.70 257th 399 35.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.22 72nd 166 56.6%
2022 77.82 19th 173 89.0%
2023 62.68 47th 167 71.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.10 331st 379 12.7%
2019 47.68 200th 398 49.7%
2021 34.15 245th 379 35.4%
2022 37.42 238th 401 40.6%
2023 43.29 225th 420 46.4%
2024 20.25 407th 446 8.7%
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Rank History for White students at Thorndyke Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.85 323rd 772 58.2%
2019 44.49 466th 780 40.3%
2021 37.97 510th 765 33.3%
2022 47.74 424th 764 44.5%
2023 45.85 429th 762 43.7%
2024 26.31 610th 753 19.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Open Quote Teacher smashed my daughters hand in the door during pickup. Neither the teacher or the principal cared, stating “it happens, you can go now. Extremely unprofessional and rude. Do NOT send your children here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thorndyke Road

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 219 20 5 48 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1989 212 19 5 50 2 n/a n/a 0 288
1990 208 22 3 64 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1991 209 26 6 69 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1992 211 25 8 79 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1993 199 31 10 86 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 189 25 3 93 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1995 203 20 4 85 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 203 20 4 85 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 200 26 9 74 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1998 218 21 10 79 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 226 17 7 95 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 216 25 5 101 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2001 201 29 11 96 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 202 32 13 101 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 202 32 13 101 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 232 29 21 93 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 210 26 21 90 6 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 223 24 14 110 2 n/a n/a 4 377
2007 220 29 16 114 2 n/a n/a 5 386
2008 200 36 20 104 1 n/a n/a 8 369
2009 195 35 16 89 1 0 8 0 344
2010 199 25 15 90 1 0 10 0 340
2011 184 24 13 90 1 0 10 0 322
2012 201 25 9 95 0 0 8 0 338
2013 196 27 9 93 1 0 11 0 337
2014 200 25 9 89 1 0 10 0 334
2015 220 21 10 95 0 0 16 0 362
2016 219 27 9 92 0 0 15 0 362
2017 211 53 16 83 0 0 13 0 376
2018 188 61 21 96 0 0 15 0 381
2019 165 70 21 104 0 0 12 0 372
2020 153 59 25 103 0 0 14 0 354
2021 140 64 23 108 0 0 11 0 346
2022 127 61 20 142 0 0 7 0 357
2023 124 60 22 145 1 0 11 0 363
2024 123 57 19 142 0 0 11 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thorndyke Road

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 n/a n/a n/a
1989 288 n/a n/a n/a
1990 297 n/a n/a n/a
1991 310 n/a n/a n/a
1992 323 n/a n/a n/a
1993 326 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 310 n/a n/a n/a
1995 312 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 312 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 309 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 328 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 346 n/a 0.0 36.7
2000 348 n/a 0.0 37.9
2001 338 n/a 0.0 38.8
2002 349 n/a n/a 45.3
2003 349 n/a n/a 45.3
2004 376 24.6 15.3 43.1
2005 353 18.0 19.6 39.4
2006 377 24.2 15.6 44
2007 386 23.0 16.8 46.5
2008 369 19.2 19.2 44.9
2009 344 18.5 18.6 44.2
2010 340 18.9 17.9 46.5
2011 322 16.6 19.3 46.6
2012 338 17.6 19.1 44.4
2013 337 15.9 21.1 44.8
2014 334 14.7 22.5 46.7
2015 362 21.0 17.2 47.8
2016 362 20.0 18.1 n/a
2017 376 21.4 17.5 n/a
2018 381 20.3 18.7 n/a
2019 372 24.6 15.1 n/a
2020 354 22.0 16.0 n/a
2021 346 20.0 17.3 n/a
2022 357 19.0 18.7 n/a
2023 363 12.7 28.3 n/a
2024 352 24.9 14.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thorndyke Road

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 n/a n/a n/a
1989 288 n/a n/a n/a
1990 297 n/a n/a n/a
1991 310 n/a n/a n/a
1992 323 n/a n/a n/a
1993 326 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 310 n/a n/a n/a
1995 312 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 312 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 309 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 328 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 346 n/a 0.0 36.7
2000 348 n/a 0.0 37.9
2001 338 n/a 0.0 38.8
2002 349 n/a n/a 45.3
2003 349 n/a n/a 45.3
2004 376 24.6 15.3 43.1
2005 353 18.0 19.6 39.4
2006 377 24.2 15.6 44
2007 386 23.0 16.8 46.5
2008 369 19.2 19.2 44.9
2009 344 18.5 18.6 44.2
2010 340 18.9 17.9 46.5
2011 322 16.6 19.3 46.6
2012 338 17.6 19.1 44.4
2013 337 15.9 21.1 44.8
2014 334 14.7 22.5 46.7
2015 362 21.0 17.2 47.8
2016 362 20.0 18.1 n/a
2017 376 21.4 17.5 n/a
2018 381 20.3 18.7 n/a
2019 372 24.6 15.1 n/a
2020 354 22.0 16.0 n/a
2021 346 20.0 17.3 n/a
2022 357 19.0 18.7 n/a
2023 363 12.7 28.3 n/a
2024 352 24.9 14.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thorndyke Road

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $885 (6.9%) $12,014 (93.1%) $12,900
2020 $880 (6.2%) $13,356 (93.8%) $14,236
2021 $1,219 (8.5%) $13,060 (91.5%) $14,279

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thorndyke Road

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 615th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 581st of 928 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thorndyke Road)5138.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3824.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thorndyke Road)5236.2
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3026.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thorndyke Road)4728.6
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3722.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thorndyke Road)4026.2
 13.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3224.2
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thorndyke Road)3432.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3931.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thorndyke Road)3426.8
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3326.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Thorndyke Road)2823.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Worcester)3125.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thorndyke Road)5858.7
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)4532.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thorndyke Road)6152.2
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)4329
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Thorndyke Road)4739.3
 7.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Worcester)3726.9
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Thorndyke Road)4735.1
 11.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Worcester)3124.1
 6.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Thorndyke Road)2823.2
 4.8%
   All Grades Science (Worcester)2724.7
 2.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students372363
 2.4%
African American7060
 14.3%
American Indian01
Asian2122
 4.8%
Hispanic104145
 39.4%
Pacific Islander00
White165124
 24.8%
Two or More Races1211
 8.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended Thorndyke Road.

Students at Thorndyke Road are 40% Hispanic, 35% White, 16% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Thorndyke Road usually go on to attend:

Middle : Burncoat Middle School
High : Burncoat Senior High
High : University Pk Campus School

Thorndyke Road ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Massachusetts elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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